| Product name |
The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide |
| Description |
This recall involves The Lye Guy sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold in 32 oz plastic jars with a white continuous thread closure. The Lye Guy logo and the product name are printed on a white label at the front of the jar. |
| Problem |
The products contain sodium and potassium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. In addition, the label on the products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word poison and other mandatory information on the packaging. |
| Distribution |
Sold exclusively online at TheLyeGuy.com for between $6 and $9. |
| Company |
The Lye Guy collect at 315-436-6560 web site www.thelyeguy.com |
| Dates sold |
November 2008 through February 2021 |
| Date posted |
05/13/2021 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/The-Lye-Guy-Recalls-Sodium-and-Potassium-Hydroxide-Products-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-and-Violation-of-FHSA-Labeling-Recall-Alert |
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